Baklava Cups
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of these easy-to-make Baklava Cups, a bite-sized twist on the classic Middle Eastern dessert. Crafted with delicate layers of buttery phyllo dough shaped into crisp, golden shells, these mini treats are filled with a fragrant mixture of finely chopped walnuts, pistachios, and warm cinnamon. Drizzled with a luscious homemade honey-lemon syrup infused with vanilla, each cup is a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is an ideal choice for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or an elegant after-dinner dessert. Impress your guests with this simplified yet stunning take on baklava that’s as eye-catching as it is delectable!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 sheets phyllo dough sheets
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup pistachios, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup white granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
On a clean surface, gently layer your phyllo dough sheets and cover them with a damp kitchen towel to prevent drying.
Using scissors or a sharp knife, cut the phyllo dough sheets into 4-inch squares. You'll need about 5 squares per muffin cup.
Brush one phyllo square with melted butter, layer another square on top at a slight angle, and repeat until you have 5 layers. Gently press the layered phyllo squares into one muffin cup to form a little shell. Repeat for all 12 cups.
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, pistachios, and ground cinnamon. Mix until well blended.
Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of the nut mixture into each phyllo cup, filling them about 3/4 full.
Bake the cups in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden and crisp.
While the cups are baking, prepare the syrup by combining honey, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract and remove from heat.
Once the baklava cups are done baking, remove them from the oven and immediately drizzle a generous amount of the syrup over each cup. Let the syrup soak in for at least 10 minutes.
Serve the baklava cups at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2996 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 218.2 g | 280% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.5 g | 362% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 705 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.0 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 156.5 g | ||
| Protein | 45.2 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1503 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
